How long can you be unemployed before being considered unemployable by hiring managers? (2013, job)

[Blinx]

Originally Posted by alphamale

But I digress, I would not hire someone that has collected unemployment insurance for 6 months.

Bad habits form.

Interesting. Can you elaborate please?

[alphamale]

Originally Posted by Blinx

Interesting. Can you elaborate please?

Yea. Stay busy. Stay employed, even if the job is "beneath you".

Sitting on ones arse sending resumes' does nothing.

[hopefulone]

Originally Posted by alphamale

Sitting on ones arse sending resumes' does nothing.

Really? Thats how I got my job. Granted it took longer than one month to get it.

[alphamale]

Originally Posted by hopefulone

Really? Thats how I got my job. Granted it took longer than one month to get it.

That's great!

[Just_the_facts]

One second. Many employers won't hire anyone not currently employed and then complain that they can't find any qualified workers.

[FBJ]

Originally Posted by Blinx

As long as your class schedule doesn't interfere with your ability to find/accept a job, UC can't say boo! If you take classes during the day, you must look for and accept evening shift jobs if offered. I'm currently taking courses at my local community college in the evening to update my skills. How does that interfere with anything?

Many people need skills training or updated skills in order to find a job. This is why the unemployment office offers grants!!!! They also offer on-site classes for things like MS Word and Excel -- not one-hour workshops, but scheduled classes with a commitment to finish.

That's only a option if someone lives with family or their companion. That's not a option for someone who lives alone.

[FBJ]

Originally Posted by alphamale

Here's some free advice.

If you get laid off, take ANY job while looking for something in your field.

Network and make friends with people outside of your field while you're employed.

But I digress, I would not hire someone that has collected unemployment insurance for 6 months.

Bad habits form.

Take any job?

[FBJ]

Originally Posted by Just_the_facts

One second. Many employers won't hire anyone not currently employed and then complain that they can't find any qualified workers.

Only the stupid employers

[Blinx]

Originally Posted by WestPhillyDude75

That's only a option if someone lives with family or their companion. That's not a option for someone who lives alone.

?? I'm not sure what you mean. What changes when you live alone?

[FBJ]

Originally Posted by Blinx

?? I'm not sure what you mean. What changes when you live alone?

Your mind is on paying bills and finding a job not studying for certain classes